The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level weather advisory warning of severe lightning in several areas across the island.
According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several locations in 22 districts today (11).
There is an increased likelihood of severe lightning during thundershowers in the affected areas, particularly during the evening and night.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva Provinces.
Furthermore, strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough sea conditions may occur temporarily in the sea areas during thundershowers, it said.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and follow official flood and landslide warnings issued by the relevant authorities.
People are also advised to take necessary precautions to protect livestock, crops and property and be prepared to move to safer locations if instructed to do so.
The affected-area map and the list of locations likely to be impacted are provided below.
